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V865 EVU

1999 BMW M5

Red Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,899 mi
Last recorded80,899 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1999 BMW M5101,932 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 EVU
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 80,899 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 80,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,725 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential leaking oil

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,443 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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V865 EVU is a 1999 BMW M5 in Red with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 101,932 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V865 EVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 27 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V865 EVU registered?

V865 EVU is a 1999 BMW M5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V865 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V865 EVU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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